Afghanistan Independence Day

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani attends a ceremony to mark the Independence Day at the Minarette of Liberty, in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 19, 2015. King Amanullah Khan won the country's independence from Britain in 1919.
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Illegal fishing in Indonesia

Indonesian Navy burn a foreign fishing vessel caught fishing illegally in Indonesian sea, near Belawan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on August 19, 2015. According to media reports, Indonesia has sunk foreign boats across the country, as part of an ongoing push to stop illegal fishing in its waters and marking the 70th independence day celebrations.
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Syrian regime airstrikes kill 20 civilians in Aleppo

Regime barrel bombs kill 20 civilians in opposition-controlled areas in northern Syria
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Eight Macedonian police killed in gunfight

At least 22 people, including eight Macedonian police officers and 14 attackers have been killed in two days of clashes near Kosovo border.
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US Justice Dept. to soon decide on probe of Baltimore police

Loretta Lynch says department considering request of probe of possible civil rights violations.
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UK elections: Exit poll gives lead to Conservatives

Survey predicts lack of majority as it makes Conservatives largest single party with 316 seats; Labour gets 239.
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US Senate approves Iran nuclear review bill

Bill would prevent President Barack Obama from waiving congressional sanctions against Iran.
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Uganda urged to help 3,000 nodding disease victims

Ugandan Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hillary Onek on Thursday called on his government to earmark more funds to help children affected by nodding disease syndrome.
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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Depart The Lindo Wing With Their Second Child

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge posing to media outside The Lindo Wing with their newborn girl at St Mary’s Hospital in London, England on May 2, 2015.
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Fenerbahce take advantage in Turkish Cup semi final

Second leg of the Ziraat Turkey Cup semi final to be played in Istanbul on May 21.
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UN nuclear weapons conference draws protests

Anti-nuclear weapons activists rally in front of UN headquarters during conference.
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More than 1,000 killed in Nepal earthquake

7.8-magnitude quake hits Himalayan nation, causing tremors in northern India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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Crowds remember Anzac ancestors at Gallipoli

Descendants of Australians and New Zealanders who fought in Turkey a century ago return to mark their sacrifice
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Still voiceless: Bangladesh workers after factory tragedy | Breaking News Updates

Bangladesh garment workers fight for voice, two years after factory disaster killed 1,100.
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Saudi-led warplanes pound Houthi sites in Yemen’s Maarib | Breaking News Updates

Saudi-led coalition warplanes on Friday renewed airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen's eastern Maarib province, local residents have said.
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Iran welcomes Russia’s decision to lift ban on missile systems | Breaking News Updates

Iran’s defense minister Hossein Dehghan said Russia’s decision to end ban could lead to stability in region.
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Classified documents show Syrian regime spied on Turkish army | Breaking News Updates

Opposition forces in Idlib seized Syrian regime intelligence documents that contained information about the Turkish army’s border movements.
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Saudi-led coalition bombs pro-Saleh camp in C. Yemen | Breaking News Updates

Earlier on Tuesday, armed tribesmen seized a military site and a security checkpoint belonging to the Houthis in the central Ibb province, according to a local official
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White House Easter Egg Roll

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome 35,000 guests during the 137th annual White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington, USA on April 6, 2015.
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Dutch woman sought by Interpol detained in Turkey’s Antalya | Breaking News Updates

Authorities caught 27-year-old female at hotel in Colakli neighborhood.
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